Hookworm vs High Road review

In this entry we are going to compare and review Maxxis Hookworm vs Maxxis High Road tyres. Both manufactured by the same brand Maxxis, these tyres have been designed to be used for different purposes. Whilst Maxxis Hookworm is better for bmx activities, Maxxis High Road is a great choice if your needs are more aligned to road activities.

Hookworm

High Road

Maxxis’ all-purpose road race tire receives a refresh for 2021 with a new lighter weight casing, upgraded puncture protection, and a revised tread pattern. The result is a lighter, faster, and more durable High Road.

Tough enough for the meanest streets.

Our flagship road race tire

As the original urban assault tire, the Maxxis Hookworm is no stranger to the mean streets. The bead-to-bead tread design provides durability and traction in harsh environments. The Hookworm is also a great solution for cargo bikes, pedicabs, or any application where a tough tire is needed.

Maxxis’ all-purpose road race tire receives a refresh for 2021 with a new lighter weight casing, upgraded puncture protection, and a revised tread pattern. The result is a lighter, faster, and more durable High Road.

Features

Single compound
60 TPI casing

Features

HYPR compound
Pro level competition tire
ZK puncture protection
170 TPI casing

Usage

Flat

Park

Street

Vert

Usage

Race

Technologies

ZK ZK is our next generation puncture protection material that is lighter, more flexible, and stronger than previous materials such as K2. Maxxis typically uses ZK as a breaker layer, situated underneath the tread in the middle of the tire.
Tubeless Ready Tubeless tires provide the rider with many benefits: the ability to run lower air pressures, which improves traction; lower rolling resistance when compared to a tube-type tire; and less chance of flatting because there is no tube. Liquid sealants should only be used in the following types of tires: tubeless road, tubular, and tubeless ready. The use of liquid sealants in any other Maxxis tire will void the warranty.
HYPR Compound HYPR is a full-silica compound and our best-performing compound to date. Compared to our previous road racing compound, HYPR has 16% less rolling resistance with 23% better grip in wet conditions. Impressively, HYPR decreases rolling resistance and increases traction, all while keeping durability equal to our previous rubber compounds.

Specifications

20

Part #: TB29461000
Size: 20X1.95 Etrto: 53-406 Tpi: 60 Bead: WIRE Weight (g): 695 Compound: SINGLE Max Psi: 110 Tech: Color: BLACK Application: BMX

26

Part #: TB74255100
Size: 26X2.50 Etrto: 63-559 Tpi: 60 Bead: WIRE Weight (g): 1055 Compound: SINGLE Max Psi: 65 Tech: Color: BLACK Application: URBAN

27.5

Part #: TB00327100
Size: 27.5X2.50 Etrto: 63-584 Tpi: 60 Bead: WIRE Weight (g): 1093 Compound: SINGLE Max Psi: 65 Tech: Color: BLACK Application: URBAN

29

Part #: TB96805000
Size: 29X2.50 Etrto: 63-622 Tpi: 60 Bead: WIRE Weight (g): 1161 Compound: SINGLE Max Psi: 65 Tech: Color: BLACK Application: URBAN

Specifications

700

Part #: TB00338500
Size: 700X25C Etrto: 25-622 Tpi: 170 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 198 Compound: SINGLE Max Psi: 120 Tech: HYPR/ZK/ONE70 Color: BLACK Application: ROAD

Part #: TB00329500
Size: 700X25C Etrto: 25-622 Tpi: 170 Bead: CARBON Weight (g): 299 Compound: SINGLE Max Psi: 110 Tech: HYPR/K2/ONE70/TR Color: BLACK Application: ROAD

Part #: TB00349300
Size: 700X28C Etrto: 28-622 Tpi: 170 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 213 Compound: SINGLE Max Psi: 115 Tech: HYPR/ZK/ONE70 Color: BLACK Application: ROAD

Part #: TB00349400
Size: 700X28C Etrto: 28-622 Tpi: 170 Bead: CARBON Weight (g): 326 Compound: SINGLE Max Psi: 95 Tech: HYPR/K2/ONE70/TR Color: BLACK Application: ROAD